BlueKeep RCE Flaw Gets Micropatch for Always-On Servers
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-rce-flaw-gets-micropatch-for-always-on-servers/
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-rce-flaw-gets-micropatch-for-always-on-servers/
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BlueKeep RCE Flaw Gets Micropatch for Always-On Servers
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts.
Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For USB Drives Blocking Upgrades
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-usb-drives-blocking-upgrades/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-usb-drives-blocking-upgrades/
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Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For USB Drives Blocking Upgrades
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone.
Firefox 67 Switching to Empty Profiles Causing Data Loss Fears
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox 67 and using that instead of the original one. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-switching-to-empty-profiles-causing-data-loss-fears/
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox 67 and using that instead of the original one. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-switching-to-empty-profiles-causing-data-loss-fears/
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Firefox 67 Switching to Empty Profiles Causing Data Loss Fears
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox…
macOS Unpatched for Executing Untrusted Code off the Network
Proof-of-concept code has been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-unpatched-for-executing-untrusted-code-off-the-network/
Proof-of-concept code has been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-unpatched-for-executing-untrusted-code-off-the-network/
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New unpatched macOS Gatekeeper Bypass Published Online
Details have been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) and below that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction.
The Week in Ransomware - May 24th 2019 - Smacking 'Em Down With Decryptors
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-24th-2019-smacking-em-down-with-decryptors/
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-24th-2019-smacking-em-down-with-decryptors/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 24th 2019 - Smacking 'Em Down With Decryptors
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors!
Windows 10 1903 Being Blocked If Using Older BattlEye Software
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software could cause Windows 10 to crash in version 1903. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-being-blocked-if-using-older-battleye-software/
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software could cause Windows 10 to crash in version 1903. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-being-blocked-if-using-older-battleye-software/
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Windows 10 1903 Being Blocked If Using Older BattlEye Software
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software…
Sectigo Responds to Chronicle's Report About Malware Signed by Their Certs
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sectigo-responds-to-chronicles-report-about-malware-signed-by-their-certs/
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sectigo-responds-to-chronicles-report-about-malware-signed-by-their-certs/
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Sectigo Responds to Chronicle's Report About Malware Signed by Their Certs
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them.
A Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Light Theme
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-closer-look-at-the-new-windows-10-light-theme/
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-closer-look-at-the-new-windows-10-light-theme/
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A Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Light Theme
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop.
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Your Phone App Can't Be Uninstalled
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-your-phone-app-cant-be-uninstalled/
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-your-phone-app-cant-be-uninstalled/
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Microsoft Says Windows 10 Your Phone App Can't Be Uninstalled
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system.
Bitcoin Scam Installing Ransomware and Info-Stealing Trojans
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-scam-installing-ransomware-and-info-stealing-trojans/
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-scam-installing-ransomware-and-info-stealing-trojans/
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Bitcoin Scam Installing Ransomware and Info-Stealing Trojans
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer.
All The Latest Features of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled Windows Search and Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/all-the-latest-features-of-the-windows-10-may-2019-update/
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled Windows Search and Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/all-the-latest-features-of-the-windows-10-may-2019-update/
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All The Latest Features of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled…
Windows Update KB4497936 for Insiders Brakes Windows Sandbox
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-kb4497936-for-insiders-brakes-windows-sandbox/
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-kb4497936-for-insiders-brakes-windows-sandbox/
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Windows Update KB4497936 for Insiders Brakes Windows Sandbox
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program.
Malspam Campaigns Use HawkEye Keylogger to Target Businesses
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-use-hawkeye-keylogger-to-target-businesses/
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-use-hawkeye-keylogger-to-target-businesses/
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Malspam Campaigns Use HawkEye Keylogger to Target Businesses
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force.
U.S. Navy Creating a 350 Billion Record Social Media Archive
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-navy-creating-a-350-billion-record-social-media-archive/
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-navy-creating-a-350-billion-record-social-media-archive/
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U.S. Navy Creating a 350 Billion Record Social Media Archive
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis…
Windows 10 Losing Connectivity From Outdated Wi-Fi Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-losing-connectivity-from-outdated-wi-fi-drivers/
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-losing-connectivity-from-outdated-wi-fi-drivers/
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Windows 10 Losing Connectivity From Outdated Wi-Fi Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers.
Tech-Support Scammers Cheat Elder of $136,000, Risk Decades in Jail
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-cheat-elder-of-136-000-risk-decades-in-jail/
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-cheat-elder-of-136-000-risk-decades-in-jail/
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Tech-Support Scammers Cheat Elder of $136,000, Risk Decades in Jail
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services.
Ireland Gets About Double the Average Breach Reports Under GDPR
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received around 3,188 notifications during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-gets-about-double-the-average-breach-reports-under-gdpr/
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received around 3,188 notifications during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-gets-about-double-the-average-breach-reports-under-gdpr/
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Ireland Gets About Double the Average Breach Reports Under GDPR
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received…
Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
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Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Blocked by Old Bluetooth Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-blocked-by-old-bluetooth-drivers/
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-blocked-by-old-bluetooth-drivers/
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Windows 10 May 2019 Update Blocked by Old Bluetooth Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers.
DuckDuckGo Android Browser Vulnerable to URL Spoofing Attacks
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-android-browser-vulnerable-to-url-spoofing-attacks/
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-android-browser-vulnerable-to-url-spoofing-attacks/
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DuckDuckGo Android Browser Vulnerable to URL Spoofing Attacks
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability.
Phishing Emails Pretend to be Office 365 'File Deletion' Alerts
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-pretend-to-be-office-365-file-deletion-alerts/
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-pretend-to-be-office-365-file-deletion-alerts/
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Phishing Emails Pretend to be Office 365 'File Deletion' Alerts
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account.